Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Engineering and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience....

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems

  • Sterling, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 6 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Location: Alexandria, US-VA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Senior Industrial Engineer The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Top Secret clearance required

  • Reston, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Provide expert mechanical engineering comments based on these requirements. This position is located at a client site in Warrenton, VA....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 hours ago

Support Production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis (DFMEA / DFSS). Work with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize assembly and testing processes....

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 1 day ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Technical Director

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

leadership for DoD or DoN programs including: Technical experience directly related to software/system development (Waterfall and Agile methodologies) using a DevSecOps framework....

Company Background: Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Our...

Lecturer in Technical Theatre/ Technical Director

  • Hampton, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 1 day ago

Lecturer in Technical Theatre/ Technical Director Hampton University - 3.6 Hampton, VA Job Details Estimated: $40.9K - $48.1K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Music Theater Bachelor of Fine Arts...

Principal Engineer

  • Tysons, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 1 day ago

leadership or architecture experience, in a data and technical environment to include Data Engineering, Data Management, ETL, Big Data Hadoop, AI/ML capabilities 3+years of cloud data solutions experience...

Principal Engineer - Electrical

  • Herndon, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 282715 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have...

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 2 days ago

Youll Bring These Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree from an accredited college/university....

Software Developer Lead (Engineer Software 2) - 23753

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division Requisition Number: 23753 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $68,123.00 - $103,000.00...

Principal Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 2 days ago

leadership or architecture experience, in a data and technical environment to include Data Engineering, Data Management, ETL, Big Data Hadoop, AI/ML capabilities 3+years of cloud data solutions experience...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Engineers in Virginia
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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